Primus Partners Elevates Pooja Lahri to Managing Director

New Delhi, October 1, 2026: Primus Partners, a leading management consulting firm, has elevated Pooja Lahri to Managing Director, to lead the firm’s Climate Goal Realization practice. In her new role, she will drive strategic growth, strengthen market positioning, broaden capabilities, and expand presence across emerging climate priorities and geographies.

Experience & Expertise
With over a decade of consulting and public policy experience, Pooja’s expertise spans:

• Climate policy & finance
• Resilience & sustainability
• Economic transitions with governments, multilaterals, and industry

Her extensive work across diverse regions of India gives her a deep understanding of the country’s varied climate realities and the need for localized solutions.

Role & Vision
As Managing Director, Pooja will:

• Expand the practice into emerging climate action areas
• Build new capabilities and strengthen presence in new markets
• Drive strategic partnerships across public and private sectors
• Combine policy, finance, technology, and implementation to translate climate commitments into measurable, investible outcomes

Pooja Lahri said: “My vision for Primus is to continue building a firm that brings together strong sector expertise, practical problem-solving and a clear focus on outcomes. I see significant opportunity to deepen our work in existing areas while building capabilities in emerging sectors and expanding into new geographies. We will continue investing in our people and new solutions to respond to evolving client needs.”

Nilaya Verma, Co-founder & CEO, Primus Partners, said: “Pooja has played a very important role in building our climate journey. Climate sits at the intersection of International Markets, Solutions, and the Private Sector. It gives us the opportunity to take Primus beyond traditional advisory, build solutions with real impact, and work globally on one of the defining challenges of our time. I am confident Pooja will shape this practice into a platform for Primus’ future and make a meaningful difference.”

Track Record
In her previous role as Executive Director, Pooja:

• Built the firm’s climate practice
• Led engagements across climate policy, air quality, coastal resilience, climate finance, ESG, and sustainable economic transitions
• Advanced technology-led solutions for climate decision-making and implementation

Climate Goal Realization Practice
The practice combines policy, finance, technology, and implementation to translate climate commitments into scalable, investible, and measurable interventions.

Portfolio includes:

• Climate policy & governance
• Climate finance
• Air quality
• Circular economy
• Coastal resilience & blue finance
• ESG & sustainability
• Low-carbon transitions
• Technology-enabled climate solutions

Going forward, the practice will deepen capabilities in emerging areas while expanding into new markets and geographies.

About Primus Partners Pvt Ltd
Headquartered in New Delhi, with offices across India and project teams in 20+ states, Primus Partners provides consulting and advisory services across industries, leveraging deep sectoral expertise and innovative approaches. Committed to sustainable growth, the firm delivers tailored solutions to address complex challenges and create lasting impact.

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